The Hurricanes can truly say that new sponsor bucqi has their back in 2016.
Wellington’s innovative and exciting new app bucqi has become a key partner in the Hurricanes family of sponsors and the team will proudly wear the company logo on the back of their jerseys for the remainder of the season.
Hurricanes players will start to appear at numerous bucqi promotions, in radio campaigns and at signing sessions at selected bucqi merchants across Wellington city over the coming weeks.
Launched on April 1, bucqi is the only dollar-for-dollar rewards programme in New Zealand and Wellingtonians are quickly realising the benefits it can bring! Since launching in the capital, more than 400 consumers have downloaded the digital rewards app and around a quarter of merchants have had at least one bucqi transaction. There are currently over 50 bucqi merchants across the city and this is set to grow as the innovative digital mobile rewards app continues to gain momentum.
Powered by Bartercard – the largest listed Global Trade Exchange – bucqi, is a national rewards programme designed for small to medium sized businesses as a way to reward their customers and it’s starting to revolutionise the way consumers, clubs, charities and businesses interact.
Hurricanes commercial manager Leighton Morgan said he was delighted to be backing the exciting new brand.
“It’s great for the city of Wellington to have been chosen for the launch and the Hurricanes are thrilled to be partnering such an innovative concept. It’s a win-win situation – the consumer is rewarded, while increased cash business is driven to those participating merchants.
"For us, it’s about raising the awareness of the brand and the fact that sports clubs and not-for-profit organisations can benefit from bucqi as the app makes is easy to raise funds. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of it?”
To find out how you can get more bang for your bucq as a consumer or how bucqi can help you boost your business, visit bucqi.co.nz or simply download the free bucqi app.
How bucqi works:
Consumers will receive a minimum of 20% reward for every dollar they spend with participating businesses, all of whom are Bartercard members. These bucqs can then be used to spend dollar for dollar on subsequent purchases at any of the participating bucqi outlets. It’s a great opportunity to allow shoppers to support businesses within their local community such as bars, cafes, restaurants, hairdressers, health and beauty and tradespeople.
For businesses, bucqi is an innovative rewards app that can grow business and provide a way to upscale the reward or redemption deals they offer. Customers pay by using the app to scan the business’ unique bucqi QR code and the cash paid is paid straight into the business’ bank account.
Sports clubs and non-for-profit organisations can also benefit from bucqi. Once the consumer is tied to their chosen charity, for each dollar they spend on everyday purchases, the charity will receive 1% cash back.
About Bartercard:
Following its creation in Australia in 1991, Bartercard New Zealand became the first international licensee a year later. There are now over 7,000 member businesses across New Zealand, trading over $200 million worth of goods and services outside the cash economy each year.
Bartercard operates in New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, South Africa and Cyprus, and is the largest global trade exchange business.